Collector Desk Candy… and the kind that stops you in your tracks

Collector Desk Candy… and the kind that stops you in your tracks.

Sitting here on my desk are two absolutely next-level beryl crystals that feel like they came straight out of a collector’s dream.

A razor sharp etched Heliodor from Ukraine glowing with that rich golden light and wild natural sculpting the pegmatites there are famous for… paired with a stunning etched Aquamarine from the legendary Jaqueto Mine showing that unmistakable ocean-blue color and intricate natural etching that only the finest Brazilian material seems to carry.

Both pieces are incredibly lustrous, beautifully preserved, and loaded with character — the kind of crystals you can stare at for hours turning them in the light. Nature’s artwork at its finest… and honestly it’s hard to get any work done with these two staring back at me all day.

Serious eye candy for the fine mineral crowd.